Construction Champions Podcast
What does it take to be a Construction Champion? Welcome to Construction Champions Podcast, where the top minds in construction share the strategies, mindset, and innovations needed to win every day. Hosted by Ron Nussbaum, this podcast delivers real, unfiltered conversations with builders, contractors, home service professionals, thought leaders, disruptors, and visionaries who are redefining the industry. Join the Construction Champions movement. Subscribe now and be part of a community committed to building a stronger, smarter, and more successful construction industry.
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Most builders don’t know their numbers and it’s costing them everything.In this hard-hitting episode, Russ Stephens, Co-Founder of the Association of Professional Builders (APB), returns to the Construction Champions Podcast to break down why mindset, margins, and fixed costs are the make-or-break difference between building a business and slowly going broke.Russ exposes the biggest myths in construction pricing and...
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Most delays and cost overruns in construction come down to one thing: materials not showing up on time or at the right price.In this powerful episode, Janna Colucci, Co-Founder of Bundle, reveals how contractors can finally eliminate the chaos of procurement, speed up purchasing, and leverage group buying power to slash material costs.Whether you’re a custom builder, remodeler, or scaling team, this episode is your ...
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Is your business buried in admin work, quotes, emails, or social media that you don’t have time for?In this episode of the Construction Champions Podcast, Karen Walshe, founder of Go Recruit, shares how construction companies are scaling up and reclaiming their time by leveraging offshore staffing done the RIGHT way with structure, support, and results.From administrative assistants to BIM experts and architects, Ka...
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What if you could eliminate miscommunication, slash jobsite visits, and protect your business—all with a single tap?In this episode of the Construction Champions Podcast, James Hatfield, founder of LiveSwitch and a former contractor turned tech innovator, shares how his team is bringing instant video communication, documentation, and site visibility to the construction industry—no apps, no downloads, just results.
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Still using spreadsheets and paper timecards? You’re wasting valuable time and it’s costing you more than you think.In this episode of the Construction Champions Podcast, Natalie, Territory Sales Manager at Hourly, shares how contractors are finally ditching outdated payroll systems and saving massive time and money by switching to tech that’s actually built for construction.We talk about automated time tracking, ge...
Subscribe Today!Most contractors look at their bank account and assume they’re profitable.But are they really?In this episode of the Construction Champions Podcast, Natalia Zacharin, founder of Zacharin Consulting, breaks down why bookkeeping isn’t just data entry, why most construction business owners are blind to their real financial health, and how to take control with fractional CFO services that actually move the needle.If you...
Subscribe Today!What if you could get a steady stream of high-quality leads — without running a single ad?David Kaminski, founder of CollaboratePros, built Arizona’s largest window cleaning company using Google Maps and SEO alone.In this episode of the Construction Champions Podcast, David shares the exact strategies contractors can use to rank higher on Google, dominate neighborhoods, and build a reputation that turns visibility i...
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How do you turn roofing and remodeling jobs into consistent profit? Karen Sager, President of MicroMeshGutterGuards.com, joins the Construction Champions Podcast to explain why most contractors are leaving money on the table and how to fix it with a smart offer, proper mindset, and high-margin products.From cash-flow-friendly services to controlling callbacks, this episode is full of gold for any contractor looking ...
Subscribe Today!Most construction businesses struggle with cash flow, late payments, and financial chaos, but it doesn’t have to be this way.In this episode of the Construction Champions Podcast, Timothy Wingate Jr., a leading construction accountant, joins Ron Nussbaum to explain how contractors can take control of their finances, stop financing projects for free, and build a profitable, sustainable business.If you're tired of...
Subscribe Today!In this episode of the Construction Champions Podcast, Nicole Glover, founder of Glover Strategic Marketing, returns to discuss why price isn’t the only factor clients consider—and how contractors can stop racing to the bottom.Many contractors believe the lowest bid always wins—but Nicole breaks down why quality, communication, and reputation play a bigger role in securing high-value projects. She also shares why ca...
Subscribe Today!The construction industry has a reputation problem—and Geraldine Smith is on a mission to fix it. As the owner of All Inclusive Construction & Building in New Jersey, Geraldine has seen firsthand how bad contractors ruin homeowners’ trust and make it harder for honest builders to succeed.In this episode of the Construction Champions Podcast, Geraldine joins Ron Nussbaum to share how she's fighting for licens...
Subscribe Today!On this episode of the Construction Champions Podcast, Katie Smith, founder of Wild Path Consulting, joins Ron Nussbaum to break down why most construction businesses struggle with marketing—and how to fix it.Katie, known as the Queen of the Customer Journey, shares her expertise on building marketing strategies that actually convert, avoiding common pitfalls, and setting your company apart in a crowded industry. If...
Subscribe Today!In this episode of the Construction Champions Podcast, Scott Cannon, CEO of Big Rents, joins Ron Nussbaum to discuss how construction businesses can eliminate inefficiencies, embrace AI, and improve logistics. Scott shares how Big Rents is modernizing equipment procurement, saving contractors time, money, and stress while tackling one of construction’s biggest challenges—logistics and cost transparency.With 14,000+ ...
In this episode of the Construction Champions Podcast, Phil Risher, founder of Phlash Consulting, joins Ron Nussbaum to share how contractors and home service businesses can unlock explosive growth by understanding their front-end metrics, optimizing marketing spend, and building stronger client relationships.Phil, who scaled a $3M service business to $5M in just 24 months, explains why knowing your lead flow, booking rate, close r...
In this episode of the Construction Champions Podcast, Tara Landes, founder of Bellrock Consulting, joins Ron Nussbaum to discuss how construction leaders can build stronger businesses by developing their teams, managing cash flow, and prioritizing profitability over revenue. With over 25 years of experience helping 300+ businesses, Tara reveals why leadership training, performance evaluations, and mindset shifts are essential for ...
In this episode of the Construction Champions Podcast, Adam Stark, co-founder of Jet.Build, joins Ron Nussbaum to discuss how better communication and collaboration are the keys to successful construction projects. Adam shares how his experience managing high-rise projects in NYC led him to create a centralized construction management platform, simplifying workflows and enhancing accountability for contractors, developers, and stak...
In this episode of the Construction Champions Podcast, host Ron Nussbaum sits down with Brad Huebner, founder of the Hammer & Grind Podcast and The Profit Club, to discuss how contractors can overcome ego, shift their mindset, and build thriving businesses. Brad shares how his 9-year struggle running a remodeling company finally turned around after hiring a business coach, embracing leadership, and focusing on self-mastery.What...
In this episode of the Construction Champions Podcast, host Ron Nussbaum sits down with Phill & Heather Oddo, the power couple behind Closer Look General Contracting, to share their journey of overcoming setbacks and scaling a successful construction business. From recovering from embezzlement to learning how to say NO to the wrong clients, they break down what it really takes to build a strong, sustainable construction company...
In this episode of the Construction Champions Podcast, host Ron Nussbaum sits down with Paul Sanneman, founder of Contractor Staffing Source, to discuss how to build and retain a high-performing team in construction. With over 40 years of coaching experience and helping over 1,500 construction companies, Paul shares game-changing strategies for hiring, leadership, and business growth.What You’ll Learn:✅ The biggest hiring mistakes ...
In this episode of the Construction Champions Podcast, host Ron Nussbaum sits down with Brittany Murphy, a digital marketing expert for the trades, to discuss how contractors can dominate online marketing, attract ideal clients, and scale their businesses. Brittany shares insider strategies on SEO, website optimization, and reputation management to ensure your construction business stands out from the competition.What You’ll Learn:...
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